Precipitation process that ends with the fall of water to the earth’s surface. Temperature amount of heat energy in the air Atmospheric pressure force exerted on a surface by the weight of the atmosphere. varies vertically; decrease as you ascend Wind dries humidity, causes storms, and drives evaporation Solar radiation provides heat Cloudiness form when humid air cools to dew point & water/ice attaches to dust, ash, etc. type and # are important
Climate and weather are connected but should not be used interchangeably current vs collective atmospheric conditions The Earth is round, tilted and spinning adds complexity to how energy interacts with the surface more than just albedo There are broad climate patterns with latitude and altitude HOWEVER - lots of other factors make weather and climate patterns more complex know some examples Biomes represent climate zones composed of living things adapted to specific climate conditions largely related to precipiation and temperature